No one wants to think about it.
But if it happens — you need to know what to do.
These steps can save your life.
🚪 1. Before Anything Happens
Look around.
Seriously — every time you walk into a place, take 3 seconds:
👀 Where are the exits?
🧱 What could you hide behind?
💭 If something went wrong, where would you go?
Trust your gut.
If someone or something feels off — move. Don’t wait for “proof.”
🏃 2. When It Starts — RUN. HIDE. FIGHT.
That’s your survival plan. In that order.
🏃♂️ RUN
Get out. Fast.
- Drop your stuff — it’s not worth your life.
- Don’t freeze. Just move.
- Zigzag if you hear shots.
- Keep your hands visible when you see police.
🤫 HIDE
Can’t run? Hide smart.
- Lock or block the door.
- Turn off lights. Stay quiet.
- Silence your phone (no buzz).
- Stay behind something thick — walls > curtains.
- Don’t huddle together — spread out.
💪 FIGHT
Last resort — but fight like your life depends on it.
Because it does.
- Grab anything — chair, fire extinguisher, mug.
- Go for the attacker’s weak spots: eyes, face, throat.
- Work together if you can.
- Commit. Don’t hold back.
🚔 3. When Police Arrive
- Hands up. Fingers spread.
- Follow directions.
- Don’t run at them. Don’t yell.
- They may pass the wounded — their job is to stop the threat first.
💬 4. After You’re Safe
- Get far away before calling or posting.
- Help others if it’s safe.
- Tell police what you saw, clearly and calmly.
- Get checked for injuries — shock hides pain.
- Talk to someone later. Trauma is real, and healing matters.
✅ Quick Survival Recap
RUN first.
HIDE second.
FIGHT only if you must.
Stay low. Stay quiet.
Show hands when police arrive.
💡 You can’t control evil — but you can control how prepared you are.
Knowing what to do turns panic into action.
